Estate Involving a Controlling Person The settlement of an estate can become particularly complex when one person exercises substantial control or influence over the deceased’s property, financial affairs, family members,…
An Estate Liquidator Refuses to Provide Financial Report to the Heirs The liquidator of an estate in Quebec is entrusted with significant authority over the property of the deceased. The…
A Mandatary Refuses to Submit the Final Report for His Administration In Quebec, a person who administers another person’s property under a power of attorney or a protection mandate does…
Last Will and Support Payments Continuation Last Will and Support Payments Continuation A last Will is generally associated with the freedom to decide who will receive property after death. In…
Quebec Inheritance and Marriage in Cuba A marriage celebrated in Cuba can have significant consequences for an inheritance or estate administered in Quebec, particularly where the deceased lived in Quebec…
Contest a Trust A trust can be an effective tool for estate planning, asset management, family protection, and the long-term administration of property. However, the creation or administration of a…
Why choose a small law firm working specifically with Wills and Estates over a big universal one? Why choose a small law firm working specifically with Wills and Estates over…
Can you disinherit your spouse in Quebec? What is the impact of the family patrimony? In Quebec, a person generally has considerable freedom to decide who will inherit their estate.…
International Wills and Estates Caveats and a Lawyer in Quebec International families are increasingly common. A person may live in Quebec, own a condominium in Florida, maintain a bank account…
Pension beneficiary dispute — seeking a lawyer’s advice in Quebec A pension beneficiary dispute in Quebec can arise when family members, a surviving spouse, an estate or another person disagrees…